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Allegiant adds low-cost flights out of Fort Lauderdale airport. Here’s what to know

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Allegiant Airlines announced it will add four nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport starting in October.
Allegiant Airlines announced it will add four nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport starting in October. Las Vegas Review Getty Images

Allegiant Air is expanding at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with four new nonstop routes (Boston, Pittsburgh, Omaha, Nebraska, and Kansas City, Missouri) starting this fall.

The low-cost carrier’s growth comes as FLL adjusts to the loss of Spirit Airlines, which abruptly shut down operations in early May.

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Allegiant’s new low-cost flight options out of FLL include routes to Boston, Pittsburgh, Omaha, Nebraska, and Kansas City, Missouri. 
Allegiant’s new low-cost flight options out of FLL include routes to Boston, Pittsburgh, Omaha, Nebraska, and Kansas City, Missouri.  Kevin Carter Getty Images

Here are key takeaways:

  • In announcing the new routes, Allegiant said introductory one-way fares would start at $59. Service to Boston begins Oct. 1, while flights to Omaha, Kansas City and Pittsburgh launch Oct. 2.
  • Fares start at $79 for Boston, Omaha and Kansas City, and $59 for Pittsburgh. Tickets are available on Allegiant’s website.
  • The expansion follows Spirit Airlines’ May 2 collapse, when it canceled all flights across the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America, citing “insurmountable financial pressures” and rising fuel prices.
  • Spirit held the largest share of passenger traffic at FLL in March 2026 at 24.5%, followed by JetBlue at 22%. Travel analysts have warned Spirit’s absence could push fares higher.
  • Allegiant accounted for just 4.1% of FLL passenger traffic in March but posted a 26.8% increase, the largest jump among major carriers that month.

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